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Homeland Security and Defense

March 11, 2008

Topic: Homeland Security and Defense

The Homeland Security MiPAL has been updated with a fact sheet and remarks by the President on the five-year anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security, a Congressional report on the lack of diversity in the Department's senior ranks, a report on homeland security spending from the Mercatus Center, a RAND report on the homeland security threat presented by unmanned aerial vehicles and cruise missiles, and a report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce on reducing border costs while strengthening security. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this topic - the newest updates are in bold.

The Homeland Security MiPAL has been updated with a report on public health preparedness from the Centers for Disease Control, a number of statements and fact sheets from the Department of Homeland Security on the Fiscal Year 2009 budget, a Government Accountability Office report on the Department's implementation of management and mission functions, and an article from the Heritage Foundation on visa policy and transportation security. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this region - the newest updates are in bold.

The Homeland Security MiPAL has been updated with a Defense Department news briefing on the role of the guard and reserves in domestic security, reports on container security and on health care and homeland security from the Heritage Foundation, a report on management challenges facing the Department of Homeland Security from the Department's Inspector General, a report on planning and resource allocation and their role in strengthening homeland security from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the second report to Congress from the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this topic - the newest updates are in bold.

The Homeland Security MiPAL has been updated with a Government Accountability Office report on supply chain security and examination of high-risk cargo, a Congressional Research Service report on nuclear power plant security and vulnerabilities, and a report on infrastructure protection in the information age from Defense Horizons. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this country - the newest updates are in bold.

The Homeland Security MiPAL has been updated with the National Response Framework, along with remarks by the Secretary of Homeland Security, a report on preserving open doors in the age of terrorism from the Secure Borders and Open Doors Advisory Committee, and a Government Accountability Office report on pandemic influenza. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this topic - the newest updates are in bold.

The Homeland Security MiPAL has been updated with remarks by the Secretary of Homeland Security on REAL ID, a report from the Department of Homeland Security on the administration transition task force, a reports on maritime security from the Lexington Institute and the Government Accountability Office, and a report on pandemic preparedness from the American Civil Liberties Union. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this topic - the newest updates are in bold.

The Homeland Security MiPAL has been updated with a Congressional Research Service report on national aviation security policy, a list of five New Year's resolutions on homeland security from the Heritage Foundation, and a report on protecting the public's health from diseases, disasters, and bioterrorism from the Trust for America's Health. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this topic - the newest updates are in bold.

The Homeland Security MiPAL has been updated with remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff on the Department's achievements and priorities, a RAND report on securing America's passenger rail system, and a risk management primer on cyber attacks from the British-North American Committee. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this topic - the newest updates are in bold.

The Homeland Security MiPAL has been updated with remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff on the Department's achievements and priorities, a RAND report on securing America's passenger rail system, and a risk management primer on cyber attacks from the British-North American Committee. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this topic - the newest updates are in bold.

The Homeland Security MiPAL has been updated with remarks by Homeland Security Secretary Chertoff on the Department's achievements and priorities, a RAND report on securing America's passenger rail system, and a risk management primer on cyber attacks from the British-North American Committee. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this topic - the newest updates are in bold.

The Homeland Security MiPAL has been updated with a fact sheet listing significant achievements by the Department during 2007, and a speech on cybersecurity by a Department of Homeland Security official. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this topic - the newest updates are in bold.

The Homeland Security MiPAL has been updated with a fact sheet listing significant achievements by the Department during 2007, and a speech on cybersecurity by a Department of Homeland Security official. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this topic - the newest updates are in bold.

The Homeland Security MiPAL has been updated with a report from the Government Accountability Office on federal efforts to alleviate challenges faced by state and local information fusion centers. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this topic - the newest updates are in bold.

The Homeland Security MiPAL has been updated with remarks by the Secretary of Homeland Security on border security, remarks by the head of the Transportation Security Administration on aviation security, and Government Accountability Office reports on combating nuclear terrorism, aviation security, and border security. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this topic - the newest updates are in bold.

The Homeland Security MiPAL has been updated with statements from Department of Homeland Security officials on chemical facility security and secure IDs, and Government Accountability Office reports on border security, critical infrastructure protection, influenza pandemic and maritime security. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this topic - the newest updates are in bold.

The Homeland Security MiPAL has been updated with a Government Accountability Office report on Project Bioshield, remarks by the Secretary of Homeland Security on the threat of Improvised Explosive Devices in the United States, and an article from the Heritage Foundation on improving international collaboration for homeland security and counterterrorism. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this topic - the newest updates are in bold.

Five new items have been added to the Homeland Security MiPAL: statements from the Department of Homeland Security on passenger name record data sharing with the European Union, food safety and post-harvest preparedness, and homeland security grants, a report on the implementation of the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 from the majority staff of the House Committee on Homeland Security, and an overview of the Administration's 2008 budget request for Homeland Security from the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this topic - the newest updates are in bold.

Five new items have been added to the Homeland Security MiPAL: statements from the Department of Homeland Security on passenger name record data sharing with the European Union, food safety and post-harvest preparedness, and homeland security grants, a report on the implementation of the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 from the majority staff of the House Committee on Homeland Security, and an overview of the Administration's 2008 budget request for Homeland Security from the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this topic - the newest updates are in bold.

Four new items have been added to the Homeland Security MiPAL: a White House briefing and fact sheet on the implementation of the National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza, and Government Accountability Office reports on the Department of Homeland Security's recruitment and staff retention efforts, and on the Defense Department Combatant Commands' preparedness efforts for pandemic influenza. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this topic - the newest updates are in bold.

One new item has been added to the Homeland Security MiPAL: a statement on container security from the Commissioner of the Customs and Border Protection Service. Please see the Recently Added Documents section for the latest on this topic - the newest updates are in bold.